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Who Decides Whose Narratives Get to be Told in Malaysian Art History? by Sarah Leong

on October 01, 2026

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Artist's Pick #12: Nor Tijan Firdaus by ARTO Movement

on September 11, 2026

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You Don't Need a Trust Fund to Collect Art by Amir Amin

on September 09, 2026

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Kalau Seni Tak Penting, Mengapa Kita Memerlukannya? oleh Hafiz Aiman

on September 02, 2026

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RUNUT: What Does a Surface Remember? by Hafiz Aiman

on August 26, 2026

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ARTO OPEN 2026 | CALL FOR ENTRIES | PANGGILAN TERBUKA

on August 22, 2026

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ARTO OPEN 2026 | CALL FOR ENTRIES | PANGGILAN TERBUKA

ARTO OPEN 2026 CALL FOR ENTRIES | PANGGILAN TERBUKA ARTO OPEN 2026 invites artists from across Southeast Asia to submit their artworks for consideration in the 2026 edition of ARTO Open. The exhibition will be presented at Greydea Studio in October 2026. ARTO Open is an open-theme exhibition. There is no prescribed theme or conceptual direction. Artists are encouraged to submit works that reflect their individual artistic practices, ideas, perspectives, and experiences. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What is ARTO Open 2026? ARTO Open is an open-theme group exhibition organised by ARTO Movement, bringing together artists from across Southeast Asia. For its 2026 edition, the exhibition will be presented at Greydea Studio in October 2026. Who can submit? Artists from across Southeast Asia are invited to submit their work. Is there a theme for the exhibition? No. ARTO Open 2026 is an open-theme exhibition. There are no restrictions on subject matter or conceptual approach. Artists ...

You Suck! So You Should Stop Being An Artist by Khairul Ehsani Sapari

Yeah, you heard me. Think I’m joking? Nope. And no, I’m not just trying to get your attention. By the way, if you’re a successful artist, this article isn’t for you. I hate you. Go away. Now move along...… Still here? Alright, let me tell you why you should stop being an artist. Let's address the elephant in the room: as an artist, you suck. You're not exactly selling like nasi lemak. No matter how many paintings, sculptures, or prints you produce, they're just not flying off the walls. The occasional red dot on your artwork's nameplate might have felt like a victory, but let's face it, those moments were few and far between. So, what do you do? You keep pouring money into canvas, paint tubes, and brushes, convincing yourself it's an investment for the future. But in reality, your studio space is slowly turning into a dusty storage unit, filled with unsold creations that seem more like burdens than assets. And we're just talking about those random open-c...

Can a Chair Be a Work of Art? by Amir Amin

Chairs are democratic in a way that everyone knows what chairs are; we sit on chairs daily, and you can find one in almost every home. They are not limited in numbers, as they are mass-produced. Even limited editions exist in larger quantities compared to most works of art. So, how can one say a chair is a work of art? That was my question about a year ago, before my enlightenment—I started working in the furniture industry. Enter designs like the Serie UP 2000, Liberty Lounger, O., Knotted Chair, Vermelha, and Wrinkle, to name a few. This furniture is functional yet evokes questions in the mind—a thought I had when I first encountered these pieces. Now, can a chair be a work of art? The chair has long held symbolic meaning in art, often representing power and status. But what if the chair itself is a work of art, beyond just symbolic representation? When we look at the chairs mentioned earlier, they reveal sculptural qualities—the slightly curved backrest, bulbous shapes, fine details...

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